Morning journal and courier., 1887-11-01
LOCAL N R " g.
Brief Mention

Claim and docket at Dorman'H.
 The old leather man was in Milford Sun day.
 The ten per cent. penalty for not handing in tax lists applies tomorrow.
 Rev Mr. Beard, of this city preached in the M E. church, Stratford, on Sunday.
 Senator O. H. Platt made a brief visit in town yesterday and called upon Hon. N. D. sperry.
 The City Guard go to Hartford next Thurs day evening. About 100 veterans and actiyes will go.
 The Knights of Columbus will give a union ball at Second regiment arnory Jan usry IS.
 W. A. Harris, manager of the Western Union office in this city, has purchased the cutter Roamer.
 Next Thursday night team from the Blues will shoot against 8 team from the Strong Firearms Go.
 Grand canton Sassacus, Patriarchs Milf tant, will give sociable in the armory We'd nesday evening, Nov. g.
 The managers of the Home for the Friend less meet at the house of Mrs. Graves, 101 Grove street, tomorrow at 3 p. m.
 Christ church, Hartford, meets tonight to decide as to extending call to Rev. Floyd W. Tompkins, jr., of New York city.
 Elm City lodge, Brotherhood of Locomo- tive Bremen, give a ball Dec 26th. The lodge expects to make it a fine success.
 The lodge of colored Masons in Bridgeport will participate in State demonstration to occur at Zion church in this city November 23d.
 The church at Merryvil1e have invited the Rev. 0. P. Crofts to become their pastor for an indefinite time without any formal settle ment.
 Burglars attempted to enter the house of Oliver Turney in Fairfield Saturday night, but were frightened off after damaging the door.
 Mrs. Benjamin Wells, of Stratford, starts on Saturday for San Francisco, Cal, where she intends to spend the winter with her daugh- ter, Mrs. Taylor.
 Edward Brady, we'll known member of the Sarsfeld Guard ,aud Miss Rourke of New hallville were married at St. Mary's church Sunday afternoon.
 The Nsw Haven friends of Mrs. Samuel Bergstrasser, of Long Island City, will be glad to learn that sine has entirely recovered her health, after years of severe illness.
 Prof. Bergeron has opened rooms at 101 Howe street and given up his rooms in Hoad ley building, the change being made for the greater convenience of his lady patrons.
 James Dundon, of Bridgeport, started yes terdaY for his southern trip. He will be ab- sent all winter and will make an extended tour of the South, Mexico and the West Indies.
 Sheriff Gates has appointed Constable "Rod"Austin of Wallingford deputy sheriff to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of ex-Deputv Sheriff Martin, who went South some time ago.
 The second annual reception of the Hes perus club will be held this evening al Loomis' Temple of Music. There will be g concert from to 10 o'clock by Mallon's or chestra, followed by dancing.
 The enterprising firm of Price, Lee & Co. have just issued directories for Waterbury, Naugatuck, Middletown and Portland, the two last in one volume. The firms Bridge port directory makes quite a large volume The directory for Meriden, also issued by the firm, is also just out.
 Victoria division, Sons of Temperance, held 8 most successful basket festival in their hall in the COURIER building last evening. There were several quartettes present from other divisions and a most enjoyable time was had by all. The division is fourishing finely. Albert P. Miller, A. H. Morse, F. G. Bron- son and W. W. Johnson were the committee of arrangements.
 Mrs. Susan Smith, aged 89, wife of John L. Smith of Middletown, died yesterday. She was descended from the first settlers and was married to MT. Smith in 1893, sixty-four years ago, and leaves several children ,grand- children and great-grandchildren. Mrs. D. Chase is daughter of the deceased. She was a most estimable lady and a member of the Methodist church.
 Experiments made in New York Saturday with the new telephone line that passei through this city show that con. versations could be carried on as readily with Philadelphia and Springfield, Msss., as if the persons talked with were in the same building. It costs $2OO month to lease wire between New York and Boston, but 1T many respects the service has an advantage over the telegraph.